Chengyu to praise
These four-character expressions let you praise someone’s work, character, or results with native-like concision. Use the Chinese chengyu and pinyin; keep all explanations and templates in English.
Chengyu by function
Chengyu to criticize
Use these four-character expressions to deliver precise, culturally natural criticism. Keep the chengyu in Chinese with pinyin; give explanations and examples in English. Aim at the issue, not the person, and pair criticism with a fix.
Chengyu to describe emotions
Use these high-frequency **emotion chengyu (成语)** to label feelings with native-like precision. Chengyu and pinyin appear in Chinese; all explanations and examples are in English.
Chengyu for problem-solving
Use these chengyu to structure **diagnosis → planning → execution → review**. Chengyu and pinyin appear in Chinese; all explanations and examples are in English. Pick one per step, add a plain-English sentence or metric, and your plan will read crisp and native-like.
Chengyu to express wisdom
Use these four-character expressions to frame judgment, foresight, and ethical conduct. Show the Chinese form with pinyin, then give a clear English meaning and a natural example sentence.